Roger James (died 1636)

Sir Roger James (23 Aug. 1589–1636)^[1] was an English landowner and politician who sat in the House of Commons in 1625.

James was descended from a family of Dutch brewers named van Haestricht who took the surname James after they settled in London in about 1540.^[2] He was knighted at Royston on 21 March 1613.^[3] He acquired the rectory manor of Reigate in 1614. In 1625, he was elected Member of Parliament for Reigate.^[2]

James died at the age of about 47.^[1]

On 30 January 1611, James married Margaret Aucher (d. April 1662), daughter of Anthony Aucher of Bishopsbourne, Kent. His son Roger was also later MP for Regiate.^[2]

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Parliament of England
Preceded by Sir Thomas Bludder Robert Lewis	Member of Parliament for Reigate 1625 With: Sir Thomas Bludder	Succeeded by Sir Thomas Bludder William Monson

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[HOP1-1] History of Parliament Online - James, Sir Roger

[HOP2-2] History of Parliament Online - James, Roger

[3] Knights of England

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